Guidant Heart Devices (Defibrillators, Pacemakers and AICD's)

Guident Corp., a major manufacturer of cardiac devices, has been forced to recall numerous devises because of very serious side-effects that have caused at least two deaths.

The following models have been affected by the recall:

• PULSAR® MAX Models 1170, 1171, 1270 P
• PULSAR Models 0470, 0870, 0970, 0972, 1172, 1272
• DISCOVERY® Models 1174, 1175, 1273, 1274, 1275
• MERIDIAN® Models 0476, 0976, 1176, 1276
• PULSAR MAX II Models 1180, 1181, 1280
• DISCOVERY II Models 0481, 0981, 1184, 1186, 1187, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286
• CONTAK TR® Model 1241
• VIRTUS PLUS® II* Models 1380, 1480
• INTELIS II Models 1483, 1484, 1485, 1384, 1385, 1349, 1499
• VIRTUS PLUS II and INTELIS II models available only outside the U.S.

If you or someone you know has a Guidant heart devise, you should immediately consult a physician, who can recommend the appropriate action.

If you or a family member has experienced and serious side-effects after using a Guidant device, call1-800-SMART-LAW to protect your right and to discover if you are entitled to compensation.